Kayla Howard
Woodway,TX
Summary
Skilled production worker with a background in diverse manufacturing environments. Possesses strong understanding of production processes and quality control measures, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to safety protocols. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot equipment issues and implement process improvements, resulting in enhanced operational efficiency. Committed to maintaining high standards of workmanship and contributing positively to team dynamics.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
General Production Laborer
Swan products
Waco, Tx
09.2026 - Current
- Assembled hose units for industrial production lines and customer orders.
- Assembled hoses with couplings, clamps, and fittings according to specifications.
- Secured assemblies with crimping, sealing, and pressure-check procedures.
- Followed safety rules and housekeeping standards across manufacturing work areas.
- Packed finished products for shipment and prepared them according to shipping specifications.
- Kept supply and demand in balance to support production goals and optimize volume.
Waste management
Hometown Waste Management
China Spring, Texas
06.2026 - Current
- Loaded refuse into collection trucks safely
- Collected residential waste along municipal sanitation routes
- Loaded refuse onto trucks during collection shifts to ensure timely waste collection.
- Inspected trucks daily for proper functioning of safety equipment to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Followed safety procedures for hazardous materials
- Recorded routes completed and material collected each shift to track service efficiency.
Line Cook
Griffs Grill
Waco, Texas
02.2025 - 08.2026
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Coordinated multiple tasks simultaneously to maintain organization in fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Checked food temperatures and followed sanitation procedures.
- Restocked ingredients and supplies to ensure efficient kitchen workflow.
- Set up grill equipment for daily cooking service. and line stations for daily service at Griffs Grill.
Shoulder Cutter/ Line Operator
Wayne Sanderson Farms
Waco, Texas
10.2019 - 09.2025
- Cut chicken shoulders on production line following Wayne Sanderson Farms food safety standards
- Inspect shoulder cuts for quality and remove damaged portions
- Trim poultry pieces with knives to meet product specifications
- Maintain steady pace during processing line operations
- Follow company safety rules throughout daily poultry processing tasks
- Alternated job roles to support team operations.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Culinary Arts
Tstc Waco
Waco, TXSkills
- Assembly line operations
- Crimping procedures
- Pressure testing
- Food safety standards
- Safety compliance
- Product packaging
- Team collaboration
- Work ethic
Timeline
General Production Laborer
Swan products
09.2026 - Current
Waste management
Hometown Waste Management
06.2026 - Current
Line Cook
Griffs Grill
02.2025 - 08.2026
Shoulder Cutter/ Line Operator
Wayne Sanderson Farms
10.2019 - 09.2025
Some College (No Degree) - Culinary Arts
Tstc Waco